Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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